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Genogram Template PDF (Free Download)
Download any genogram template below as a PDF; print and fill in by hand, or click "Use this genogram" to edit it in EasyGenogram before downloading.
Before You Start
- See Genogram Template for the full directory of template types.
- Check Genogram Symbols for the standard markers used in every template.
- Read How to Make a Genogram for the full step-by-step process.
How to Use These Templates
2 ways to use EasyGenogram’s Free Templates:
1. Download and print
Click the PDF button on any template below. It downloads immediately; print it and fill in by hand, or open in a PDF reader and annotate digitally.
Works well for paper-based intake forms, hand-written session notes, or any situation where you need something to fill in without a screen.
2. Edit before downloading
PDF templates give you a fixed starting layout, which is useful for first drafts, but once the structure changes you're erasing and redrawing rather than editing.
Click "Use this genogram" to open the template in EasyGenogram.
It makes restructuring easier without rebuilding the entire diagram. Move shapes, adjust lines, add people, then export as PDF when you're done.
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3-Generation Genogram Template (PDF)
Works for most cases like:
- Assignments.
- Standard family structures, and
- Quick first drafts.
Keeps the structure compact and easy to read without overcomplicating the layout.
Avoid this if the family is complex; it becomes crowded quickly and harder to adjust.
3-Generation Genogram Template
Choose Based on Your Situation
Start with the 3-generation template. Only switch if something doesn't fit, e.g.;
- If there’s a remarriage or step-family structure → use the Remarriage & Step-Family template.
- If there are many branches or extended relatives → use the Multi-Branch template.
- If you’re not sure how the structure will fit → use the Blank template.
- If it’s for a quick coursework submission → use the Student template.
- If it’s for tracing faith or spiritual history across generations → use the Spiritual template.
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Free Genogram Templates (PDFs)
All templates below use standard McGoldrick-Gerson-Petry notation.
Remarriage & Step-Family Genogram Template (PDF)
Use this if parents are divorced or remarried, there are half-siblings, or multiple households exist. Designed to keep second-family structures readable and prevent overlaps between households.
Avoid this if the family is simple; it adds unnecessary spacing and complexity.
Remarriage & Step-Family Genogram Template
Multi-Branch Family Genogram Template (PDF)
Use this for large extended families, multiple siblings across generations, or several family branches. Gives more horizontal space so branches don't collapse into each other.
Avoid this if you only need two or three generations; it spreads the structure too wide.
Multi-Branch Family Genogram Template
Blank Genogram Template (PDF)
Empty three-generation structure with symbol legend only.
No relationship lines or health markers pre-drawn; best when you don't want to commit to a fixed layout too early.
Avoid this if you need guidance; there's no built-in structure to follow.
Blank Genogram Template
Student Assignment Genogram Template (PDF)
Clean three-generation format optimized for fast completion.
Works for most standard assignment requirements without overthinking the structure.
Avoid this if the family structure includes complexity; it becomes messy quickly.
Student Assignment Genogram Template (PDF)
Spiritual Genogram Template (PDF)
Three-generation template mapping faith traditions, religious practice, and spiritual history across the family.
Useful in pastoral counseling, faith-based therapy, and clinical supervision contexts.
Avoid this if you're documenting a family where spiritual history isn't clinically relevant; the standard family or social work template will serve better.
Spiritual Genogram Template (PDF)
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Before You Fill The Templates In
- List all people first.
- Add basic relationships.
- Leave complex parts for later.
- Don't aim for perfection on the first pass.
Genograms get clearer as you refine them.
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FAQ
Is there a free genogram template PDF I can download?
All EasyGenogram templates are free to download as PDF directly from the embed. For a customized PDF with your own family data, open the template in EasyGenogram, edit, and export.
Can I fill in a genogram PDF digitally?
Yes. Open the downloaded PDF in any PDF reader such as Adobe Acrobat, Preview on Desktop/Mac, or a mobile PDF app, and use the annotation or text tools to fill it in. For a fully editable version, click "Use this genogram" to open it in EasyGenogram instead.
What symbols are included in the PDF templates?
All templates follow McGoldrick-Gerson-Petry standard notation. Each PDF includes a symbol legend covering gender markers, vital status, relationship types, and household indicators.
Can I print a genogram template PDF?
Yes. Click the PDF button on any embed, download the file, and print at any size. For the sharpest print quality, export from EasyGenogram directly after editing; the PDF output is vector-based and scales without losing symbol clarity.
What is the best genogram template PDF for social work?
The Social Work Genogram Template PDF above includes household markers, caregiving lines, and behavioral history notation. For complex cases with multiple households or detailed placement history, editing in EasyGenogram before exporting gives you more flexibility than a fixed blank template.